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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Southern California cities issue beach closures and swimming advisories due to Hurricane Marie

Local officials have closed beachfront parking lots and issued swimming advisories across Southern California due to dangerous rip currents, high surf, and storm runoff caused by Hurricane Marie. While the storm will not make landfall, it is generating life-threatening ocean conditions and rainfall that has prompted health warnings for swimmers.

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Why It Matters

Residents and visitors face immediate risks from 10-foot waves and strong s, with local health departments advising against swimming in certain areas due to contaminated .

Key Facts

  • Long Beach issued a swimming advisory for all city beaches and bays for at least three days due to unhealthy runoff.
  • Seal Beach closed two beachfront parking lots until Wednesday morning to protect property from coastal flooding.
  • Newport Beach lifeguards performed 177 rescues on Saturday alone.
  • National Weather Service reports surf heights reaching up to 10 feet.
  • Hurricane Marie is expected to weaken to a tropical storm by late Sunday.
  • Rainfall from the storm has caused storm drain and river runoff, creating health risks for swimmers.
  • The National Weather Service advises staying off rock jetties and swimming only near lifeguards.
  • Newport Beach is currently under red-flag conditions across the entire beach.
  • Coastal flooding is possible for bike paths, roads, and low-lying neighborhoods.

Who's Mentioned

locationSeal Beach“City that closed beachfront parking lots.”otherHurricane Marie“The weather system causing dangerous ocean conditions.”personAdam Yacenda“Lifeguard battalion chief in Newport Beach.”locationNewport Beach“Coastal city reporting high rescue numbers.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided meteorological data and safety warnings.”other10“Height of surf in feet.”personRose Schoenfeld“National Weather Service meteorologist.”locationLong Beach“City that issued a swimming advisory.”other64“Kilometers south of downtown Los Angeles for Newport Beach.”other177“Number of rescues performed in Newport Beach on Saturday.”